Coping with Ghosting
Discover the Vogue-featured top mental health podcast, Coping with Ghosting.
This show provides hope, healing, and understanding for anyone betrayed or ghosted in business, love, family, or friendship. If somebody's broken your trust, this show is for you. It covers:
- Ghosting, betrayal, and broken trust in relationships
- Emotional recovery from betrayal
- Relationships, attachment styles, and personality disorders
- How to build confidence, self-worth, and trust
- Transform betrayal into a catalyst for change
Coping with Ghosting is hosted by Gretta Perlmutter, Certified Post Betrayal Transformation® Coach, and a sensitive soul who's been ghosted one too many times. Visit www.copingwithghosting.com for more info.
Disclaimer: This show is not a substitute for professional mental help or therapy.
Ghosting, noun: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. - Oxford Dictionary. Note: Ghosting is different from leaving an abusive situation without a goodbye or disappearing after a boundary has been violated.
Episodes
93 episodes
How to Heal From Cheating and Betrayal
When someone you trust breaks that bond, the world can feel like it’s turned upside down. In this episode, breakup coach Janice Formicella and Host Gretta discuss the messy reality of betrayal and how to move forward. We dive into why people ch...
When Chaos Feels Like Home: Healing From High-Conflict Family Cycles with Dr. Tracy Hutchinson
Do you ever feel like you’re waiting for the "other shoe to drop," even when things are going well? If you grew up in a high-conflict environment, your nervous system may have been wired to view chaos as "home."In this episode, host Gret...
From Anxious to Secure Attachment Style with Trevor Hanson
Does it ever feel like you’re dating the same person with a different name? If you notice that you’re often gravitating toward emotionally unavailable people, this episode is for you.Joining Gretta to discuss attachment is Trevor Hanson,...
Betrayal and Burnout: Managing Life When It’s "Too Much," with Dr. Ken Huey
If your nervous system has been on high alert lately, you aren’t alone. Maybe you’re dealing with a painful betrayal or the silence of being ghosted, and facing a job issue, a personal loss, or health stress.In this episode, Dr....
How to Spot a Narcissist in Relationships, with Dr. Harold Shinitzky, Psy.D.
Narcissistic behavior often hides in plain sight, especially in relationships. Recognizing the signs of narcissism before entering a relationship or while you are already in one can be the first step toward protecting your peace of mind....
Limerence Explained: Signs, Causes, and How to Move Forward with Kati Morton, LMFT
Have you ever longed for someone who didn't feel the same way? If you have a deep infatuation or an obsessive pull toward a person, you may be experiencing limerence. In this episode, host Gretta is joined by Kati Morton, LMFT, author, public s...
Will They Ghost Me? How to Spot the Signs in Dating with Kelsey Wonderlin, Licensed Therapist & Dating Coach
Want to stop ghosting before it happens? While you can never entirely prevent ghosting, there are signs it may occur in the future. Join host Gretta and licensed therapist & dating coach Kelsey Wonderlin as they share practical tools for sp...
What to Do When the Person Who Ghosted You Returns in Love or Dating
In this episode, host Gretta, Certified Post Betrayal Transformation® Coach, reveals exactly what to do when the person who ghosted you reappears and wants to come back to your life. You’ll learn how to protect your heart, set clear boundaries,...
Episodes I Love: Why Ghosting is an Ambiguous Loss with Gabriela Vazquez, AMFT, APCC
In this episode of Coping With Ghosting, Gabriela Vazquez, AMFT, APCC, and Gretta discuss why ghosting is an ambiguous loss that causes frozen grief. If you have been rejected, led on, or abandoned in a relationship - you are not alone. I...
When Best Friends Become Strangers: Understanding Female Friendship Estrangement
When women end a friendship, the heartbreak can be devastating, yet we rarely talk about how hard it is to grieve somebody who is still alive. Susan Shapiro Barash joins Gretta to explore the complex world of female friendship estrangemen...
Episodes I Love: A Soothing Message For Anyone Who Has Been Ghosted
If you've been abandoned in a relationship, this episode is for you. Whether a friend disappeared, a business partner left you on read, or the love of your life ghosted - this episode will explain why it's not personal. It's not your fault, and...
Episodes I Love: Seven Ways to Heal After Being Ghosted
This episode originally aired on April 4, 2021.Want healthy ways to cope and heal after being ghosted? Listen as Gretta explains seven healthy ways to get over the ghost so that you can quickly move on with your life. These tips a...
Kate Berski on Feeling Behind in Life & Breaking Free from Society’s Timeline
Has your life veered dramatically off course from what you planned? Whether through ghosting, betrayal, or an unexpected life challenge, many of us find ourselves struggling with the gap between expectation and reality. This powerful conversati...
The Women’s Guide to Loneliness, Being Single & Learning to Trust Again
“Loneliness doesn’t come from being single; it comes from believing the lies that you’re not enough on your own.” - Fanny Tristan In this episode, host Gretta speaks with women’s empowerment coach and licensed trauma therapist Fann...
Ghosting and Mental Health for Cis and Trans Queer Guys: A Conversation with Rahim Thawer
In this episode of Coping with Ghosting, host Gretta Perlmutter is joined by Rahim Thawer, MSW, RSW, a racialized, queer social worker and author of The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys: Skills to Cope and Thrive as...
Ghosting and Trauma Bonds: What’s Really Going On and How to Heal
Have you or somebody you care about ever been in a toxic relationship? If so, it's possible that it was a trauma bond. Knowledge is power, and understanding and recognizing the signs of this type of relationship can be life-changing. In this sh...
Healing from Narcissism: Strategies to Overcome Ghosting and Toxic Relationships
If you’ve been gaslit, manipulated, betrayed, ghosted, or are feeling emotionally distressed in a relationship, this episode is for you. Therapist Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD—who brings over 30 years of clinical experience—joins host Gr...
From Confusion to Confidence: A Conversation with Giovanna Silvestre
What if confusion is a virtue? In this episode, Host Gretta interviews Giovanna Silvestre—creator of Confused Girl in the City and author of the new book Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos. Together, they explo...
Ghosting, Attachment Styles & The Path to Secure Love With Julie Menanno
Should you get back together with the person who ghosted you? How can you build a secure relationship after being ghosted? Whether you're dating or single, Julie Menanno, MA, LMFT, LCPC, has answers. Julie is a therapist, author, and creator of...
How to Break Up With Someone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ending a relationship is never easy, but doing it with dignity and respect can make all the difference for you and the person you're breaking things off with. In this anti-ghosting episode, Gretta interviews relationship experts Dr. Ap...
Ghosting, Love & Dating: How to Create Deeper Connections with Topaz Adizes
In this engaging episode, Gretta speaks with Topaz Adizes—Emmy award-winning writer, director, experience design architect, and creator of The Skin Deep—as he shares his transformative journey through challenging relationships and his ...
Navigating Depression After Being Ghosted: What You Need to Know with Jeremy Godwin
Has being ghosted left you feeling disconnected or not quite yourself? If you're wondering whether you're experiencing depression or just going through a tough time, this episode will help you understand your emotions and find a path forward. J...
How Attachment Styles Impact Love, Dating, and Ghosting
Attachment styles profoundly impact how we experience love and relationships, particularly regarding ghosting. Understanding these dynamics helps heal emotional wounds and pave the way for healthier future connections. Bev Mitelman, M.A. - Cert...
Do Ghosters Care? Breaking Down an Academic Study on Ghosting
What happens when someone vanishes from your life without a word? In this episode, host Gretta dives into the social phenomenon of ghosting with insights from researchers Yejin Park and Nadav Klein. Together, they unpack the latest research on ...
Re-release: Who Ghosts and Why? Understanding Personality Disorders and Ghosting
Narcissists. Sociopaths. Psychopaths. In this episode, Denise M. Dudley, Ph.D., explains specific personality disorders as they relate to ghosting behavior. Gretta and Denise also touch on other possible reasons why people ghost, and how person...